Award-Winning Phonics Tutors serving Washington DC

...in an array of subject areas all over the city, from homes to public libraries to coffee shops. I aim to make learning and studying a low-stress experience and am trained in how to differentiate and accommodate work for students with exceptionalities. I am a highly motivated learner myself, pursuing a second master's degree in adult education. I am also an active cyclist, animal lover, and an art and music enthusiast.

...the sole method of educating a student only teaches content and subject knowledge. Where as mentoring both educates and empowers the student. Mentoring is an important aspect of my educational philosophy. For my undergraduate education, I graduated from George Mason University with a Bachelors of Arts degree in Psychology. In addition, at GMU I also began my teacher preparatory education. I am currently completing my Masters Degree in Curriculum and instruction at Liberty University. Throughout...

...the University of Maryland in the Integrated Life Sciences Honors Program. I am a pre-medical student, having taken the majority of the required coursework and having passed my MCAT with a 515. I also received a 35 on the ACT. love teaching and have been teaching Math, Computer Science, Science, and English-related subjects for over 5 years. I would love to help tutor you in the subjects that you are passionate about!

...and math. I thoroughly enjoy helping students in all areas of study, but my favorite subjects to teach are English (writing, reading, and reading comprehension) and Spanish. In the summer of 2019, I had the opportunity to travel to Madrid, Spain on a study abroad scholarship to expand my knowledge of Spanish studies. I am passionate about the Spanish language, and I will assuredly bring my experience and knowledge to my students. In my time...

Hello, My name is Laura & I am a Journalism major at the illustrious Howard University. I enjoy writing, editing, and working with children. I can't wait to help you succeed on your academic journey. I have been vocally trained since the age of 6 years old, and I have had the opportunity to teach voice at Verlyn Music Preparatory summer camp in Atlanta, GA.

...with a focus on Reading Instruction from Notre Dame of Maryland University. I have close to 10 years of experience teaching in public schools in the state of Maryland. I have worked as a Dual certified educator in the General Education and Special Education settings. Additionally, I have experience tutoring Elementary students in the areas of Reading and Writing. I have always been passionate about helping and being of service to others. Teaching and tutoring...

...and tutoring a variety of AP and IB subjects. As a lover of languages and a traveler, some of my favorite subjects to teach are reading, writing, French, and world history, but I also love turning standardized test prep into a game to help students succeed while having fun. I personally struggled with the math sections of college admissions exams when I was in high school, but ended up with a near-perfect score, and would...

I am a graduate from Eastern Kentucky University with a Bachelor's degree in Elementary Education as well as Special Education. I received my Master's degree in Literacy from the University of the Cumberlands. I've taught 1st grade for 13 years where I've specialized in teaching hundreds of students how to read and master basic elementary math skills. I love to use manipulatives and games with my students to make learning fun and exciting.

...my coursework in the sciences. Outside of class, I cultivated my passion for mentoring others by serving as a Resident Advisor and an after-school tutor for a local Charlottesville middle school. My past tutoring positions have also allowed me to work with a wide variety of ages and even given me the opportunity to work in various countries across Central and South America. Regardless of where I was working, the age of my students, or...

...achievement and dedication. But it was not always so. Truth be told, I struggled greatly through high school. This path taught me, on a personal level, that not every student learns the same way. Therefore, my approach to teaching and tutoring is centered around uncovering the unique challenges each student faces, and then helping them build a set of tools that will empower them to learn in any environment, whether that's high school, college, or...

...watching them grow academically and personally. I am deeply committed to creating an environment where every child feels supported and empowered to reach their full potential. My decisions are always centered around what is best for the well-being and development of children, as they are at the heart of everything I do. I am driven by the belief that education can transform lives, and I am honored to play a role in shaping bright futures.

...to tutor in a writing center, so the minimalist style of tutoring and Socratic philosophy has always been my go-to approach. I love tutoring using a minimalist method because it engages students and helps build their skills alongside confidence in their work. Tutoring in writing and literature has always been particularly rewarding because I get to experience students finding their unique writer's voice while helping them express their ideas with clarity and eloquence. I believe...

...perspectives on learning, writing, and reading literature. As they learned from me to analyze and write about literature, so I learned from them to consider novel perspectives on the texts we read and tailored my lessons to be more conducive to all viewpoints and backgrounds in the classroom. I now teach composition and literature classes at a community college and tutor at the college's writing center. I've brought with me lessons that I learned from...

...deal of experience in teaching students with a variety of special needs. I began my career as a teacher in 1992 and worked full-time in middle schools and high schools teaching English, Humanities and Social Studies courses. I've taught at two of the Top 100 high schools in America. I received a number of awards during my career, and my students' standardized test scores were always first within my school and grade-level. In 2009, I...

...curriculum and learning materials in several subject areas, especially English-Language Arts and Social studies; I also have several years' experience tutoring adults looking to improve their English as a volunteer ESL tutor and training colleagues and friends on basic and advanced usage of office software; I also have 2 years' experience teaching piano lessons to elementary school students. Most recently, I have completed certification in web development and big data analysis, because I am a...

...different circumstances and contexts. Although everyone is capable of learning, a student's desire to learn is a vital pre-condition to effectively mastering new concepts and skills. Humans have multiple learning styles: some learn best in lecture atmospheres, some are motivated by discussion, and others absorb best when they read and reflect on what they have read. The classroom setting can encourage or inhibit learning depending on the dominant learning style of each student.... See where the...

...French, and I was the president of JCL (Junior Classical League) also known as Latin Club. As president, I created effective and informative games which covered materials from Latin 1 through AP Latin 4. For example, I made a children's book of the Aeneid, which helps students remember important events and dates through visuals and poetry. Since I've grown up in a family of ten, I've had the opportunity to teach Latin to my younger...

...is Alex. I am a 24 year old graduate student starting at Georgetown University in the Fall. I recently returned from Botswana where I served as a Peace Corps volunteer. I have experience working with high school, middle school and elementary school students. I am creative and enjoy learning and teaching equally. I am also motivated and I am not afraid to revisit a topic if I or the student feels that they have not...

...a lifetime language learner, novelist, dad, and student of the world; I love to help people make connections to English from Latin. I have taught high school Latin and tutored for the SAT for several years. I am TEFL certified, and I have experience teaching students of many different nationalities. I can help you see around corners to tackle difficult concepts or help you prepare for the next big test in a wide variety of...

...taught English in NYC public secondary schools for 5 years, and interned at Maryland primary schools for 5 years and schools in Philadelphia, PA for 2 years. I earned a BA in Spanish and Psychology from McDaniel College and my teaching certification in Elementary Education in MD. To add, I have masters level graduate degrees in TESOL (from Columbia University), Mental Health, and Professional Counseling (from University of Pennsylvania). Now, I am working towards a...